How long should blood work for thyroid problems take to come back?
I had blood work done about a week ago for a possible thyroid problem. I know that that is a pretty in depth test, they check cholesterol, t3, t4, and TSH, but its coming up on 8 days with no news from the Dr., just seems a little long to me. I asked them to call either way just so I know.
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I have had thyroid tests and cholesterol work done. I would say that 12 days or possibly even 14 days would be sufficient time for these tests. Call your Doctor and ask to speak with Dr. or your Dr’s nurse. Let them know how long that it has been and that you feel the tests should be back by now and double check to see if they are in? Keep calling them and that will get them rolling.
Typically I get my thyroid results back in 1-2 days. I’d call the doc’s office. Sometimes if there’s no issue they just mail you a card, which then takes time in the mail. But if you call they’ll tell you over the phone.
I would give your doctor a call. I have problems with my thyroid, and when they run my tests, I have the results back by the end of the day.
Looks to me like someone dropped the ball.